Granted, it’s not so easy to get to and there is no parking, unless you can catch a ride on a snowcat. But if you find yourself skiing at Park City resort, you should make it a point to visit Lookout Cabin for its top-notch food, drink and service. Oh, and the views at this 9,000 foot on-mountain eatery don’t suck, either. Tucked away from urban glitz and glam … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2018
A Place Where Old Dogs Can Learn New Tricks—Barley’s Canine Recreation Center
When Heather Newport’s dog, Barley, passed away, she was devastated by the loss of her loyal canine companion. Barley was a chocolate lab that lived to be 15-and-a-half years old—more than 108 in human years. According to Mike Parmley, Heather’s boyfriend, Barley died of old age. “Her organs just started shutting down,” he said. “She had been through a lot of stuff. She had … [Read more...]
Post-Mormons—There Are Place to Find Your People. Here are Some of Them.
There are actually a handful of hubs where folks damaged through leaving the church can meet and find association and community. Those I have visited have been better than others I’ve attended. (None have been bad.) The Good PostMos: Deep in Utah County, at least, Steve and Chris Holbrook have managed to carve out a quite-successful organization, with lunches during the week … [Read more...]
Slave of the Road—Lorin Walker Madsen
In the world of traveling musicians there are some we call "road warriors." These are the ones that are on the road more often than they are home. (If they have a home other than the tour van.) They are perpetual travelers. Musicians like these are out there doing it the old way. They play dive bars, rodeos, hometown festivals, anywhere that pays. They are the kind to spend … [Read more...]
Reef’s 3.0—Middle Eastern Fare Comes to Deer Valley
Moving on up Following a long run in its Marriott Plaza location on Main Street—Reef’s second—the restaurant relocated this December to its third venue in the Deer Valley Club, following a rent spike that the owners felt was unreasonable. It’s an interesting juxtaposition: a somewhat funky, Middle Eastern eatery situated in a posh Deer Valley lodge. I hope this location works … [Read more...]
Wooden Bow Ties from W.K. Wilson
“A bow tie guy is not like every guy. He is not afraid of being noticed.” -Shawn Wilson A buzzing hum comes from the corner of a well-used workshop. My eyes track over to the sound and I see a small bright light reflected off the surface of golden wood. The light is gently jutting about, leaving behind a toasted line on the wood’s surface. My brain starts to connect the dots. … [Read more...]
Open Space and Mental Health
It’s an accepted fact that physical activity and eating a nutritious and varied diet can improve our health and well-being. But when it comes to our mental health, what we eat and how much we move around is often only part of the equation. Mental health issues like depression and anxiety disorders have traditionally been the purview of health care professionals. But a … [Read more...]
Starting a Small Business? Where Do You Go For Help?
Vest Pocket is a collaborative association of Utah’s locally-owned small businesses, born out of necessity in 1997. The issue that sparked the first movement, were local parking ordinances that were put into place making parking very difficult for certain small business owners and their customers. Together, those businesses banded together and fought to make changes that would … [Read more...]
Wine o’ the Week: Piper-Heidsieck Cuvee Brut Champagne
It goes without saying that with Valentine’s Day on the horizon, a great sparkling wine should be on your radar screen, as well. And, while there’s no shortage of great French Champagnes that would do the trick for Cupid, I’m especially enticed by the seductive flavors of Piper-Heidsieck Cuvée Brut Champagne ($49.95). This signature house cuvée is a classic blend of PInot … [Read more...]
Wine Tasting at Veneto Ristorante and Sweethearts & High Spirits Ball
Wine Tasting In Italy, Amarone is often referred to as “The King of Wine.” Amarone della Valpolicella - which is usually just called Amarone - is a rich, dry Italian red wine typically made from dried Corvina grapes, Rondinella, and some other approved grape varieties. Located near Verona, in the Veneto region of Italy, Valpolicella has been the home of intriguing … [Read more...]